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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by nefertitiram: 3:15pm On Jun 25, 2015
cfcchick:
Please this is not a sponsored post!!!! Just my humble feedback from the service I got from MIHS...
Not trying to discourage anyone from going there but I think with the distance and hike in prize u should not settle for mediocre service.i had my baby in Mihs this year February, stayed in legacy suites with couple of friends.we all had C - section and oh boy!!! I tell u it was C - section of death and they even injured my baby girl's head with explanation dat she was struggling to come out during C - section o!!! .i had my 1st baby in Chicago with a C - section so I really knw wat am talking about.my friend had her 1st C - section here in Nigeria general hospital and prefer the experience to Mihs.the journey and trauma can really worth it if d prize was 2800 but still 'emi loju' ur health and d baby's health is more important.Just my experience! !!!.Thanks.

So sad about your experience but anyways, the grapevine says they are not really attending to foreign mamas anymore, so perhaps it's a blessing in disguise?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by dere5: 3:51pm On Jun 25, 2015
ekweresplace:
Hello NLders in this thread, some of you may know me. I've been following this thread from prt 1 to 2 and have also contributed. I've been doing all these for my wife and unborn child. At a point I decided that I made her read through the threads cos she would be the one to face the VO alone, as I won't be there with her. Today was her interview in Abuja mourning hours. And to God be the glory it was a success. According to her, the interview lasted for about 5 to 7 mins. It was God's favour all through. She was honest about her intention to travel (birthing) and all necessary documents was packed. But amazingly, she didn't even open her burden of proof file jacket all through the interview, as she was not asked of any documents, accept the ones (Intl passport, visa app confirmation page, appointment confirmation page and passport photograph) she used for entrance. Infact, she wasn't asked for hospital correspondence, accommodation, bank statement, etc)... Let me stop here I will post the entire VO scene (experience) in my next post...


Long and short of it was that it was the Lords doing and it is mavelous in our eyes. Congrats to you and dear wifey

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Remen: 3:58pm On Jun 25, 2015
Is it that there is no one going to Florida... You people should speak up jor. I am travelling in July... I need shoping buddies biko... No one should ignore my post oooo... cheesy.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Tiababy: 4:10pm On Jun 25, 2015
Remen:
Is it that there is no one going to Florida... You people should speak up jor. I am travelling in July... I need shoping buddies biko... No one should ignore my post oooo... cheesy.
me sef dey find ohio companion. I no see
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by woaini(f): 5:33pm On Jun 25, 2015
To God be the glory, I have gone, conquered and brought back the price.
I returned with my angel on Wednesday the flight was very smooth and the baby carrier was very useful but not on the flight though because I had to be taking it off to feed till I got tired and just carried her on my lap.
For the second leg of the trip I got a bassinet and I found it useful although my baby did not spend much time in it but the times she did I was very relieved.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Happymum: 5:41pm On Jun 25, 2015
Please for those who used mihs in d past, how do I get any redeem Christian church of God close to me in legacy suites,phoenix? Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Happymum: 5:45pm On Jun 25, 2015
nefertitiram:


So sad about your experience but anyways, the grapevine says they are not really attending to foreign mamas anymore, so perhaps it's a blessing in disguise?

Me I have paid my bills to them o and 'afraid' catch me when I saw that post but I have prayed and handed myself and my unborn kids to God almighty because I doubt I can get a refund now. By His grace, I shall testify

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by woaini(f): 5:47pm On Jun 25, 2015
I got baby's birthcert 48hours after birth I called the county went there and got it for 23dols each. The SSN card came in the mail in less than 2weeks. I booked an appointment at the dallas passport office went there waited and got the passport same day. They accepted the consent letter I notorised before I traveled
For the Nigerian passport I was trying to do it myself but when I realized I was running out of time I contacted one of the agents mentioned here. By God's grace I was able to get all the documents and left exactly 3weeks after birth.
My hosts were even surprised at how I knew what to do at different points in time they don't know I used the nairaland/tvegas magic, lol
Thanks y'all. I am addicted to the thread so I dey ground

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by lekiks: 6:04pm On Jun 25, 2015
Happymum:
Please for those who used mihs in d past, how do I get any redeem Christian church of God close to me in legacy suites,phoenix? Thanks

There is a Solid rock Parish Glendale... if you are in a group they could come pick you guys on Sunday. They are a very warm church. they made our stay memorable.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by olokings(m): 6:08pm On Jun 25, 2015
Hi woaini.
Congrats on your successful missionary journey.
Trust u n ur LO doing gr8.
Pls u mentioned in ur post u were processing Nigerian passport n eventually used an agent.
Was the agent for d passport or visa as my poeps r coming to dallas n would appreciate a smooth documentation process as well.
Thanks n best regards


woaini:
I got baby's birthcert 48hours after birth I called the county went there and got it for 23dols each. The SSN card came in the mail in less than 2weeks. I booked an appointment at the dallas passport office went there waited and got the passport same day. They accepted the consent letter I notorised before I traveled
For the Nigerian passport I was trying to do it myself but when I realized I was running out of time I contacted one of the agents mentioned here. By God's grace I was able to get all the documents and left exactly 3weeks after birth.
My hosts were even surprised at how I knew what to do at different points in time they don't know I used the nairaland/tvegas magic, lol
Thanks y'all. I am addicted to the thread so I dey ground
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by modath(f): 6:36pm On Jun 25, 2015
woaini:
I got baby's birthcert 48hours after birth I called the county went there and got it for 23dols each. The SSN card came in the mail in less than 2weeks. I booked an appointment at the dallas passport office went there waited and got the passport same day. They accepted the consent letter I notorised before I traveled
For the Nigerian passport I was trying to do it myself but when I realized I was running out of time I contacted one of the agents mentioned here. By God's grace I was able to get all the documents and left exactly 3weeks after birth.
My hosts were even surprised at how I knew what to do at different points in time they don't know I used the nairaland/tvegas magic, lol
Thanks y'all. I am addicted to the thread so I dey ground

My hosts too are still wondering the kind of magic that got me Dr & Hospital appointment all the way from naija without even making any recourse to them that LIVE there....

They don't know about the NL super whizzes who can use their teeth to break open palm kernel! grin

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by woaini(f): 9:15pm On Jun 25, 2015
olokings:
Hi woaini.
Congrats on your successful missionary journey.
Trust u n ur LO doing gr8.
Pls u mentioned in ur post u were processing Nigerian passport n eventually used an agent.
Was the agent for d passport or visa as my poeps r coming to dallas n would appreciate a smooth documentation process as well.
Thanks n best regards



Sorry I meant Nigerian visa. I used an agent for the Nigerian visa
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Happymum: 9:30pm On Jun 25, 2015
lekiks:


There is a Solid rock Parish Glendale... if you are in a group they could come pick you guys on Sunday. They are a very warm church. they made our stay memorable.

Ok,thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by shelly23: 9:57pm On Jun 25, 2015
Where in Florida are you going? I'm in Orlando.

Be prepared for extreme heat smiley

Remen:
Is it that there is no one going to Florida... You people should speak up jor. I am travelling in July... I need shoping buddies biko... No one should ignore my post oooo... cheesy.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Gagat: 2:42am On Jun 26, 2015
@ beepearl3

Send me your email for details

You must book regular appointment on available dates before requesting to expedite your appointment.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nobody: 6:37am On Jun 26, 2015
Beepearl03 below are the grounds of which you can apply for an expedited appointment :


Before you apply for an expedited appointment, you must ensure that you have documentary evidence to prove the urgency. If it appears during your visa interview that you misrepresented the reasons for expedited travel, such facts will be noted on your case file and may adversely influence the outcome of your visa application. All applicants requesting an expedited appointment are required to first pay visa fees for a regular visa appointment. Applicants who are granted an expedited appointment but subsequently refused a visa at either the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will not be allowed to utilize this option in either location to obtain another expedited appointment.

Please Note: Travel for the purpose of attending weddings and graduation ceremonies, assisting pregnant relatives, participating in an annual business/academic/professional conference, or enjoying last-minute tourism does not qualify for expedited appointments. For such travel, please schedule regular visa appointment well in advance.

Medical Needs
Purpose of travel is to obtain urgent medical care, or to accompany a relative or employer for urgent medical care.

Essential documentation:

A letter from your doctor in Nigeria describing the medical condition and why you are seeking medical care in the United States.
A letter from the physician or hospital in the United States indicating that they are prepared to treat the case and providing the approximate cost of the treatment.
Evidence of how you will pay for the cost of the treatment.
Funeral/Death
Purpose of travel is to attend the funeral of or make arrangements for repatriating the body of an immediate family member (mother, father, brother, sister, child, grandparent, or grandchild) in the United States.
Essential documentation:

A letter from the funeral director stating the contact information, the details of the deceased and the date of the funeral.
You must also present evidence that the deceased is an immediate relative.
Urgent Business Travel
Purpose of travel is to attend to an urgent business matter where the travel requirement could not be predicted in advance.

Essential documentation:

A letter of invitation from the corresponding company in the United States attesting to the urgency of the planned visit, describing the nature of the business and that either the U.S. or Nigerian company will suffer a significant loss of opportunity if an expedited appointment is not available.

OR
Evidence of a necessary training program in the United States of three months duration or less, to include letters from both the Nigerian employer and the U.S. company providing the training. Both letters should include a detailed explanation of the training and explain why either the U.S. or Nigerian company will suffer a significant loss of opportunity if an expedited appointment is not available.
Students or exchange visitors
Purpose of travel is to begin or resume a valid program of study in the United States within 60 days when no regular visa appointments are available. This option is limited only to students and exchange students who are within 60 days of their start date. It is also limited only to applicants who have not been refused a visa within the last six months at either the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos.

Essential documentation:

Original Form I-20 or DS-2019 indicating start date of program within 60 days.
Evidence that you have paid the SEVIS fee (when applicable).
Applying for an Expedited Appointment
Step 1
Pay the visa application fee.

Step 2
Complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form.

Step 3
Schedule an appointment online for the earliest available date. Please note that you must schedule an appointment before you can request an expedited date. At the time you schedule your appointment, you will see an onscreen message showing the earliest available appointment date, which includes expedited appointments. Accordingly, you may find that it is not necessary to request an expedited appointment because there are no earlier dates available. If you wish to proceed with requesting an expedited appointment, then complete the Request Form or contact the call center to request assistance. Please be sure to note the criteria you believe qualifies you for an expedited appointment. Once you have submitted your request, please wait for a response from the Embassy, which will come via email.

Step 4
If the Embassy approves your request then you will receive an email alerting you to schedule your expedited appointment online. Please understand that the call center cannot schedule your expedited appointment for you, but agents are able to assist you if questions arise. Should the Embassy deny your request for an expedited appointment, you will be notified of the denial by email and you should keep your existing appointment.

Note: The email confirming or denying your request will come from no-reply@ustraveldocs.com. Some email applications have rules which filter unknown senders into a spam or junk mail folder. If you have not received your email notification, please look for the message in your junk and spam email folders.

Step 5
Visit the U. S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos on the date and time of your interview. Bring all required documents with you. appointment

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Jibbie2015: 9:26am On Jun 26, 2015
Tiababy:

me sef dey find ohio companion. I no see

@tiababy where in ohio r yu going to and which hospital are yu using. I plan to be in Columbus...Hilliard to be specific sometime in November.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by teeboy95: 10:39am On Jun 26, 2015
woaini:


Sorry I meant Nigerian visa. I used an agent for the Nigerian visa

Pls how and where did you get the consent notorised before travelling?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Shawbabe: 12:18pm On Jun 26, 2015
So Northside mamas, when are we having Northside babies parry...so we can gbedu grin
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by woaini(f): 1:19pm On Jun 26, 2015
teeboy95:


Pls how and where did you get the consent notorised before travelling?

I printed out the form and got in notorised in somewhere in abuja. You might have to pm me for details as I don't want to be given a bad tag #GoodGirl lol

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by titila: 2:21pm On Jun 26, 2015
Hello,
MHIS has confirmed that if you have any appointment with them, they will honor the stated cost on the contract that has been sent to you.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by nefertitiram: 2:26pm On Jun 26, 2015
titila:
Hello,
MHIS has confirmed that if you have any appointment with them, they will honor the stated cost on the contract that has been sent to you.

Has the cost change?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by darellone: 3:03pm On Jun 26, 2015
Please respond to my pm. i dont mind if i can have ur email..

woaini:


I printed out the form and got in notorised in somewhere in abuja. You might have to pm me for details as I don't want to be given a bad tag #GoodGirl lol
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by titila: 4:13pm On Jun 26, 2015
I heard that the cost has changed so i had to contact the finance office for clarification
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Happymum: 4:46pm On Jun 26, 2015
nefertitiram:


Has the cost change?


Same cost
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by kaakaa(f): 4:46pm On Jun 26, 2015
[quote author=TMJDiva post=35136887]

No one seems to be going to San Diego every one seems to be going to Houston and chicago and atlanta. ....chai.....I anticipate a very lonely trip....lol[/quote


Lolz.... some places esp carlifornia is a one man's journey if lucky 2 people..... I was planning on going to LA but so far haven't gotten any accomodation, so I may be changing destination to Atlanta.... its well with us....

pls any November mama leaving by October Using Northside hospital Atlanta or st francis LA should contact me.... I haven't seen any November mums so far.... pls speak up now or..... grin

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by woaini(f): 4:55pm On Jun 26, 2015
darellone:
Please respond to my pm. i dont mind if i can have ur email..


I responded but got a failure delivery notice
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by bisilola: 5:12pm On Jun 26, 2015
woaini:


I printed out the form and got in notorised in somewhere in abuja. You might have to pm me for details as I don't want to be given a bad tag #GoodGirl lol


Longtime teeboy95,I didn't hear from you again.Have you gotten any suitable accommodation?i am also interested in the notary form O,where
Did you print it from.
Thank you
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by teeboy95: 5:20pm On Jun 26, 2015
bisilola:



Longtime teeboy95,I didn't hear from you again.Have you gotten any suitable accommodation?i am also interested in the notary form O,where
Did you print it from.
Thank you

Long time.. I am still on the accommodation oo..
see link below for the form.
I just PMd Woaini for how to notorize the form, waiting for her response

https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&ei=ynqNVb2rO-ut7gaB-rb4Bw&url=http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/212243.pdf&ved=0CCAQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNEJ5OwNGigG_Jk1NnKREdORex8-mg
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by back2dmatter: 6:14pm On Jun 26, 2015
Sent PM to you


woaini:
I got baby's birthcert 48hours after birth I called the county went there and got it for 23dols each. The SSN card came in the mail in less than 2weeks. I booked an appointment at the dallas passport office went there waited and got the passport same day. They accepted the consent letter I notorised before I traveled
For the Nigerian passport I was trying to do it myself but when I realized I was running out of time I contacted one of the agents mentioned here. By God's grace I was able to get all the documents and left exactly 3weeks after birth.
My hosts were even surprised at how I knew what to do at different points in time they don't know I used the nairaland/tvegas magic, lol
Thanks y'all. I am addicted to the thread so I dey ground
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by woaini(f): 8:51pm On Jun 26, 2015
back2dmatter:
Sent PM to you



Responded
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by ekweresplace: 10:37pm On Jun 26, 2015
Hello House, my wife is bound to travel next month. But there is a problem... Her initial destination was supposed to be Houston but now she feels staying in Maryland would be better as she has a friend that would host her. All her documents bear Houston... And I intend to route her flight through JFK, NY to Houston but at JFK after POE interviews, she could change course to Maryland, maybe by plane (domestic) or by train... I'm just wondering if there is any risk to this!!! Please, your candid opinions will be highly appreciated...

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